China vs Turkey
Population, economy and geography side by side
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China has 16.3 times as many people as Turkey (1.40 billion vs 86.1 million in 2026). China is 12.2 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Turkey ($18,599 vs $13,862). People live longer on average in China (78.0 vs 77.4 years).
| China | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 1,403,496,576 | 86,131,688 |
| Yearly population change | −0.22% | +0.29% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 1.24 billion | 89.1 million |
| Land area | 9,388,210 km² | 769,630 km² |
| Density | 149/km² | 112/km² |
| GDP | $19.50 trillion (2025) | $1.60 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $13,862 (2025) | $18,599 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 78.0 years | 77.4 years |
| Births per woman | 1.01 | 1.48 |
| Urban population | 66% | 89% |
| Capital | Beijing | Ankara |
| Currency | renminbi (CNY) | Turkish lira (TRY) |
| Calling code | +86 | +36, +90 |
Share of world population: China 16.94%, Turkey 1.04%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, China or Turkey?
China: about 1.40 billion people versus 86.1 million in Turkey (2026).
Is China bigger than Turkey?
By land area, China is larger: 9,388,210 km² versus 769,630 km².
Which economy is bigger, China or Turkey?
China, with a GDP of $19.50 trillion versus $1.60 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).